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Ready to spice up your life? Check out Gymnastics Elite Etc in El Paso for some great fun.
Their MMA classes will kick your body into shape while elevating your ability to defend yourself.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

In 1931, aviation legends such as Howard Hughes and Amelia Earhart traversed the hallowed halls of Floyd Bennett Field, New York City's first municipal airport. Today, the same site harbors Aviator Sports and Events Center, which accommodates recreation in all of its forms, equipped with 20,000 square foot indoor field house, which includes newly resurfaced hardwood courts and new turf field, two outdoor synthetic-turf fields, and an outdoor space for events that can seat up to 4,000 people—the same number of people it takes to crack open a life-size Big Bird piñata. Twin NHL-regulation rinks host open-skate sessions, a majority of which are held on Rink B, every day of the week, with skates as late as 11 p.m. on weekends. Inside the center is a brand new CrossFit gym, which offers workout classes Monday through Saturday. Only youngsters enjoy summer or after-school camps, but adults and kids alike can take advantage of a roster of sports and leagues, including flag football and rock climbing, ideal for those looking to shorten morning commutes by cutting through the quarry.

Equipment: Dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands, and chains
Students should bring: Proper workout attire
Average class length: 60–90 minutes
Number of Staff: 1–5
Class location: Mix of indoor and outdoor classes
Established: 2011
Registration required: Yes
Good for beginners: Yes
Guests allowed: No
Parking: Parking lot
Q&A with Marco Hernandez, Owner / Coach
Exercise is challenging, and people frequently give up on their fitness routines. How do you keep clients motivated?
Accountability, benchmark assessments, and a motivational atmosphere.
What is the biggest mistake you see people make when trying to get fit on their own?
They don't adapt, which causes them to plateau. Also, a lack of knowledge on how to do exercises, as well as a monotonous routine.
Do you run your gym according to a particular exercise philosophy?
Fate favors the strong. Our goals aren't handed to us. We must work to achieve them.
Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
These are not group classes, but specialized training programs tailored to each individual.

After spending years immersed in the fitness and athletic industries, Ernesto McLaurin and Kim Brutzman had grown weary of the monotonous exercise equipment found in large corporate gyms. On their search for a more substantial form of fitness free from bulky machines, the two trainers fell in love with the CrossFit program’s high-energy, functional-movement-based workout routines, eventually joining forces to form CrossFit El Paso in 2006. They stuff their Eastside and Westside locations with simple resistance-training equipment, free weights, and kettlebells, conducting CrossFit classes throughout the week with the help of certified instructors. In addition to leading rigorous CrossFit workouts, they provide students with nutritional guidance and host regular health seminars. They also offer a FemmeFit class, where women and male comedians in convincing makeup can practice CrossFit workouts specifically designed for the female body.

Desert View CrossFit equips everyday people with the tools to build the body of a hardened athlete, strengthening muscles and burning fat with high-intensity exercises. Rather than wasting time on a treadmill or exercise bike, visitors to the spartan, no-frills gym hoist barbells, climb onto iron rings, and power through pushups, building strength.